What are the responsibilities and job description for the QA Lab Technician position at Lone Star Dairy Products?
Lone Star Dairy Products is a dairy ingredient manufacturer in Canyon, Texas providing high quality dried milk powders, butter, and cream to customers throughout the US and globally.
Job Summary:
The QA Laboratory Technician is part of a team responsible for analyzing raw and finished product using a variety of test methods, ensuring all results are documented accurately. This position is for the day shift (6am-6pm) and is on a 2 week rotating schedule.
Job Duties & Responsibilities:
- Analysis of a range of dairy products including butter and dairy powders, using approved analytical methods
- Using GMP’s (Good Manufacturing Practices) to carry out all lab activities, Sample management: sampling, receipt, preparation
- Review and document COA’s (Certificate of Analysis)
- Validation of accredited test methods and commissioning of new instruments / project works
- Analysis of final product
- Supporting lab stock management and financial control as required
- Driving continuous improvement initiatives, including method optimization/redevelopment
- Adhere to the Lone Star health and safety policies and contribute to its improvements
- Complete other QA related tasks as needed
Required Skills:
- A strong communicator and ability to work effectively as part of a team
- An ability to interpret test data and problem solving skills
- Good organizational ability
- Desire to do further relevant training and improvement
- Proven ability to work with their own initiative and within a team
- Lab experience preferred but not required
Employment Requirements:
- Must pass a drug screening
- Must be able to follow all safety policies and attend safety training
- Applicant must be able to work 12 hour day shifts on a rotating schedule
- Must complete a pre-employment physical
- Must pass a background check
- Must have reliable transportation
- General math, reading, and writing skills
- Dependable
- High School diploma or equivalent
Apply online to this posting or in-person at:
Lone Star Dairy Products
401 W Highway 60
Canyon, TX. 79015
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $17.33 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 12 hour shift
- Day shift
- Overtime
- Rotating weekends
Work Location: In person
Salary : $17